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    Gina Clowes

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    An Epidemic of Allergic Anaphylaxis and Maybe of Allergy Hysteria

    A recent study published this month in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology concludes "that the term "epidemic" can correctly be applied to anaphylaxis, as it is to asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema."   If we are experiencing an epidemic of anaphylaxis and other allergic disease, it seems reasonable to me that schools... Read moreChevron
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    Caroline

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    Shrimp Allergy for me

    The First time I ate Shrimp was over Spring Break with was amazingly good!! But the next day my feet were swelled up and itching big time. After a couple of days still wouldnt go away but about 4 days and it was gone. Now whenever I'm around it my feet swell up. What is it caused by??? Will I ever grow out of it??
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    James Thompson, MD

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    Antibiotics: Not Always the Answer for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

    Cough, cold and flu season has arrived for most of the northern half of America. Doctor's offices are busier trying to squeeze patients in for sick visits. Emergency departments and Urgent Care Centers are shuffling patients in and out of examining rooms as they attempt to keep up with the increased demand for acute medical care. Some parents are... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/05/2008, comments (2)

    Is there Milk in Your Clothing? Watch Out for Allergenic Fabrics

    In this current economic climate, serious belt tightening is in order. However, after all of my fall cleaning, yes I did that too, I was left with gaps in my wardrobe. I had given away so much that I no longer wore, no longer fit, or was too-seven-years-ago that I needed to fill in some basics.   So I hit Uniqlo, a Japanese-based clothing... Read moreChevron
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    Is your hotel room "Pure"?

      I've written often about the challenges traveling with asthma, allergies and food allergies. Pure Solutions has stepped up to the fore to work towards filling in the gap for those of us with allergies and asthma that travel. In conjunction with participating hotels, Pure Solutions aims to bring an allergen-friendly hospitality experiences... Read moreChevron
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